Claudia’s MBA Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Claudia has helped clients get into these schools:

As a Duke MBA graduate and former Admissions Fellow at Fuqua, I’ve gained a deep, insider’s perspective on what top schools look for in applicants. During my time at Fuqua, I personally interviewed over 30+ Daytime MBA candidates, refining my ability to assess applications and provide strategic guidance. I also continue to stay actively involved with Fuqua admissions, staying current on the latest trends and expectations for applicants. Whether you're fine-tuning your application or preparing for interviews, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Claudia can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Ding Analysis

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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Why do I coach?

Coaching matters to me because I’ve experienced firsthand how life-changing mentorship can be. Throughout my journey, I’ve been fortunate to receive guidance from incredible mentors who not only helped me navigate challenges but also pushed me to realize my full potential. Their support shaped my career and personal growth, and it’s that same sense of empowerment that I aim to provide to others. I truly believe that mentorship and personalized support are key to unlocking success, especially in something as pivotal as MBA admissions. I’m passionate about paying it forward, helping others craft their unique stories and confidently pursue their goals.

Work Experience

Principal, Strategy & Operations

Google

May 2024 - Present

I was promoted to drive high-impact initiatives within the Privacy Sandbox partnerships team. With increased responsibilities, I now lead more strategic projects and help guide the team's growth and long-term success.

Lead, Strategy & Operations

Google

June 2022 - April 2024

I’m an internal consultant trusted with top business priorities, working closely with leadership to drive key initiatives for the Privacy Sandbox partnerships team. I lead complex projects, advise on strategy, and ensure successful execution, all while shaping the culture and day-to-day operations of the team.

MBA Summer Intern

Amazon

May 2021 - August 2021

As a MBA Summer Intern in the Sales Strategy team, I developed a mechanism to capture, analyze, and surface competitive intelligence at scale.

Sr. Associate - Strategy & Planning

Uber Eats

July 2019 - August 2020

I partnered with leaders across the business to analyze, determine strategy, and solve cross-functional priorities. I was a trusted business advisor who worked alongside business functions to drive better decision-making.

Sr. Program Manager

Uber

March 2019 - June 2019

I was the regional manager responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling our phone programs as part of customer service strategy across LatAm.

Program Manager

Uber

August 2017 - February 2019

I was the regional manager in the Community Operations team responsible for developing a support network that scales effectively, is reliable and consistent, and provides unmatched service to Uber's driver and rider community.

Operations Coordinator

Uber

October 2016 - July 2017

I was responsible for the operations management of 8 cities focused on engagement, support, safety and quality of partners and users. I launched operations in one country, five cities, and the first low-cost product in Latin America (uberMOTO).

Consultant

Growth & Profit Consulting

January 2016 - September 2016

Boutique Management Consulting firm based in Monterrey, Mexico. I defined strategy and executed projects related to the strategy, governance structure, and operations of mid-sized family-owned companies.

Analyst

Growth & Profit Consulting

August 2013 - December 2015

Boutique Management Consulting firm based in Monterrey, Mexico. Gathered and analyzed data to support the design projects related to the strategy, structure, management, and operations of mid-sized family-owned companies.

Claudia was also given offers to work at

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  Apple

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  Zendesk

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  Capital One

Education

Duke's Fuqua School of Business

Admissions interviewer, Admissions Fellow

2020 - 2022

Admissions Committee Experience

During my time at Fuqua, I personally interviewed over 30+ Daytime MBA candidates, refining my ability to assess applications and provide strategic guidance. I also continue to stay actively involved with Fuqua admissions, staying current on the latest trends and expectations for applicants.

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)

Marketing, Business

2011 - 2015

I earned an Honorable Mention of Excellence by graduating top 5% of my class with a 4.0 GPA. My proudest achievement was gathering a global business perspective through 3 International Exchange Programs at UC Berkley (USA), University of British Columbia (Canada) and Bocconi (Italy).

Claudia was also personally admitted to

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  University of California, Berkeley

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  Bocconi University

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  University of British Columbia